Vicky Gross, MSN, FNP-C
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Currently working as a Hospitalist in a high acuity hospital system with diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Hospital protocols and procedures. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management, prioritization and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing care overnight for 4 teams and around 50 high acuity hospital medicine patients.
- Admitted, consulted, and evaluated patients in emergency department nightly.
- Evaluate and managed patients with substance use disorder and provide plan to support psychosocial needs.
- Worked with committee of peers to develop structured, comprehensive orientation for new Advance Practice Providers
- Collaborated with other services, Orthopedics, Infectious Disease, Oncology, Intensive care, etc. to coordinate appropriate care for patients.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Critical Care Float RN
University of Kentucky
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Experience in all areas of adult acute care (emergency room, pre-op, trauma intensive care, stroke intensive care, medicine intensive care, cardio-thoracic intensive care, oncology)
- Maintained composure while working over 1,000 hours/ year working in Level 1 trauma center Emergency room.
- Cared for critically ill patients in stressful environment where teamwork is essential.
- Assisted providers in bedside procedures (lumbar punctures, Paracentesis\thoracentesis, arterial line, central line placements and external fixation).
- Collaborate with patient, physicians, and ancillary staff to provided quality comprehensive safe care.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Use knowledge and critical thinking skills to ensure each patient received individualized appropriate care.
Pulmonary Intensive Care Registered Nurse (MICU)
University of Kentucky
04.2012 - 04.2019
- Care for critically ill patients in stressful environment where teamwork is essential.
- Teach/mentor over 10 students and new nurses.
- Unit Charge Nurse responsible for all nursing care and movement in 13 bed Intensive care unit (ICU)
- Communicate with all doctors, nurses, and ancillary services to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Perform physical exam.
- Responsible for hemodynamic monitoring and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Perform: medication admin, dressing changes, IV fluids/ medications, blood product administration
- Perform teaching and instruction to patients and families to facilitate discharge process.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
University of Kentucky
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Work with Progressive, telemetry, floor patients in 3:1 or 4:1 ratio
- Performed Unit Charge Nurse role: Communicated with all staff, patients and ancillary services ensuring outstanding customer service.
- Provided comprehensive and patient centered care: assess, plan, implement and document.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Medication admin, dressing changes, IV fluids/ medications, blood product admin, etc.
- Performed teaching and instruction to patients and families to facilitate discharge process.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Nursing Care Technician/ Acute Care Services
University of Kentucky
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Balanced challenging work schedule while enrolled in accelerated BSN program
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 18-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Night Shift Team Leader
Ameripath Histology
07.2006 - 02.2008
- Completed complex histological procedures to prepare slides for pathologist.
- Processed over 100 cytology samples nightly with accuracy.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Entered data accurately on computer, including demographics, gross descriptions and clinical diagnosis.
- Operated instrumentation for tissue dehydration and section clearing.
- Logged over 200 samples on average, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
- Only employee trained in immune-histochemical stains.
- Assisted pathologists with Fine Needle Aspirations and Bone Marrow collection
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Microbiologist/Research Technical Specialist
Lexmark International Inc.
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Collected water samples from 20 different access points to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Used chemical and analytical skills for materials compatibility &, ink jet research
- Conducted cleanroom testing and data collection to ensure federal standards
- Conducted microbial plating, culture counting, and biological sampling
- Collected and analyzed biological data about relationships between organisms and environment
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2024
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY2009
MBA - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY2003
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY2003
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- History and Physical assessment
- High acuity ER and Intensive Care (ICU) Experience
- Teamwork/ collaboration
- EKG interpretation
- Electronic health records systems (EPIC)
- Problem solving and organization
- Patient/Family Communication
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Neonatal and maternity care
Clinical Rotations
- Primary Care Rotation 322 hours Family Practice Associates, Todd Martin, APRN Lexington, K
- Pediatric Rotation 200 hours Dr. Sarah Tibbs, M.D. White House Clinic Irvine, KY
- Women's Health Rotation 150 hours with Emily Dial, WH-ARNP, CNM Women's Care of the Bluegrass, Frankfort, KY
Certification
- Kentucky Nurse Practitioner License, F01201269
- Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky, License number 112333
- National Provider Identification (NPI) # 3015826
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- NIH stroke certified for 10 years
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
- Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Midwives member
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) member
- Per diem float pool nurse's council, 2019
- University of Kentucky Pulmonary Service- council member, 2015
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Critical Care Float RN
University of Kentucky
07.2016 - 05.2022
Pulmonary Intensive Care Registered Nurse (MICU)
University of Kentucky
04.2012 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
University of Kentucky
02.2010 - 06.2013
Nursing Care Technician/ Acute Care Services
University of Kentucky
02.2008 - 01.2010
Night Shift Team Leader
Ameripath Histology
07.2006 - 02.2008
Microbiologist/Research Technical Specialist
Lexmark International Inc.
06.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Kentucky
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
MBA - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Eastern Kentucky University
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